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Richard Keys rips into Jude Bellingham for what he did after England win

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Updated 16:59 1 Jul 2024 GMT+1Published 16:53 1 Jul 2024 GMT+1

Richard Keys rips into Jude Bellingham for what he did after England win

Keys has slammed Bellingham for his comments after England's win over Slovakia.

Rory O'Callaghan

Rory O'Callaghan

Richard Keys has slammed Jude Bellingham for his comments following England's victory over Slovakia at the weekend.

England scraped through to the last eight of Euro 2024 with a dramatic 2-1 win in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday.

The Three Lions looked to be heading out of the tournament in humiliating fashion when Ivan Schranz put Slovakia ahead.

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But with just seconds remaining in the match, Bellingham equalised with a spectacular overhead kick.

England would go on to win thanks to a Harry Kane header in extra time, setting up a quarter-final clash with Switzerland in Dusseldorf on Saturday.

But Gareth Southgate's side could be without Bellingham, who is facing a potential ban.

UEFA is investigating a crude gesture Bellingham made after scoring against Slovakia, which some have suggested was directed at the opposition bench.

The Real Madrid star has claimed it was merely a joke to friends watching in the stands.

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"Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight," he posted on X, explaining his actions.

Speaking at a press conference after the win, Bellingham hit out at critics of England and "rubbish" the squad had received during the tournament.

"People talk a lot. You do have to take it personally a little bit. We work so hard at this game," said Bellingham.

"We come in every day, we work hard to put on a performance for the fans, sometimes it doesn't go well and sometimes it feels like there's a a bit of a pile on, it's not nice to hear.

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"But you can always use it and for moments like that, it's nice to throw it back to some people."

beIN SPORTS presenter Keys has now hit back at Bellingham, questioning his choice of words after the win.

"I wish he hadn't said that. We work really hard? What? An hour a day before you play football? Come on..." said Keys.

"I pride myself... I take myself seriously as the head of the celebration police. I did think that they overdid it yesterday.

"I understand the relief and getting through in the manner that they did, there is a rush of adrenaline that Bellingham mentioned.

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"But you'd be a little bit more embarrassed than they were, wouldn't you?

"Thank everybody that has come to see us and get down the tunnel."

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle disagreed with Keys, however, replying: "Put yourself in their shoes.

"You're a young 20-year-old, a group of young players who are a tight unit with team spirit. It's us against the world at the moment.

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"You get that result and the adrenaline is going..."

To which Keys responded: "You are a nanosecond from going out with one of the most embarrassing results in English football history.

"And then that turns into a mass celebration?"

England will be hopeful of Bellingham avoiding serious punishment, with the Daily Mail's Mike Keegan claiming a suspension is 'highly unlikely' for the midfielder.

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Featured Image Credit: beIN SPORTS & Getty

Topics: England, Euro 2024, Jude Bellingham, Richard Keys, Gareth Southgate, Football

Rory O'Callaghan
Rory O'Callaghan

Rory O'Callaghan is Editorial Lead at SPORTbible. He has previously worked for Sky Sports News, MailOnline and Reach covering football, cricket, boxing and MMA. Tested daily as a Liverpool fan in a Manchester office.

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